Old Bridge Makes Inviting Mount Pleasant Park

Looking for a free place to take a family? Check out the Pitt Street Bridge in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Its peaceful and beautiful setting will make it a family favorite.

What used to be the old bridge that connected Mt. Pleasant to Sullivan’s Island is now a pet and family-friendly park that’s growing in popularity. On any given day, you’ll find people jogging, playing sports and bicycling through the area. Planned greenspace perfect for picnics and play dates are included in the area. You’ll even find folks crabbing and fishing off the walking bridges and small piers.

The Charleston area is filled with beautiful parks and breathtaking scenery, but the Pitt Street Bridge Park stands out. It’s one of the best spots to watch the sunset.

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Fun Facts About Mt. Pleasant

Now a spacious and quiet marsh-front community in old Mt. Pleasant, SC, Scanlonville -- also known as Remley's Point -- was one of the first freed slave communities to form in the Charleston area after the Civil War.